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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0072

U.S. HIGHWAY 101

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 155K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Ellis Street & Vta Lrt.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
155K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
59.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
U.S. HIGHWAY 101
Crosses Over
Ellis Street & Vta Lrt
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1989
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
155,000
Lanes
8
Length
59.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0072

About This Bridge

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 65-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Ellis Street & Vta Lrt with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 155K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, the structure spans 59.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw, Santa Clara County, California

37.404236, -122.051028

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Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 155K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 59.4 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw, Santa Clara County, California.

No, U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is located 04-Scl-101-47.01-Mvw in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Ellis Street & Vta Lrt. Its coordinates are 37.404236, -122.051028. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Ellis Street & Vta Lrt. The bridge is 59.4 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1989.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.